Ms.
Uma Muralikrishna is a dancer of unprecedented and graceful
intensity, of the Kuchupudi and Bharatya Natyam Schools of Classical
Indian dance.
She began her training as a child of 5 in Bharatanatyam under
Padmasri K.N. Dhandayudhapani Pillai and pursued her passion
with Padmasri Adyar K. Lakshman's tutelage. Subsequently, she
devoted herself to the Kuchupudi style with the renowned master,
Padmabhushan Mr. Vempatti Chinna Sathyam.
Many
major auditoriums and dance festivals in India and abroad
has reverberated with applause at her dance technique.
Dance - lovers and critics have lavished praise and tributes
to the purity and grace of her skill.
Uma is popularly acclaimed in dance circles as "Poetry
in movement". The titles bestowed on Uma by cultural
associations include- Natyakala Rama (Jewel of art and dancing),
Singarmani (Jewel of expression), Yuva Kala Bharathi (talented
young dancer), Nadanamamani (Greatest of lady - dancers),
Kalaimamani (a great exponent of art).
Uma performs regularly for 'Semester at Sea', a programme
in which American students sail to Chennai to enjoy the cultural
heritage of South India.
She was invited by the government of the UAE to perform at
the Festival of India held at Muscat in April 2002.
The Indian council for cultural relations selected Uma to
present shows in Germany in September 2004.
 She
was specially chosen to interpret and perform the complex
and rare item in the Kuchupudi repertoire "The Simhanandhini"
for the 'Les Oriental Festival' in France in June 2005.
Uma
has also performed in Switzerland, Portugal, Australia and
Singapore demonstrating her scintillating skill to discerning
audiences.
She is the founder - director of 'Subasheela' Academy of Fine
Arts, a non profit cultural organization dedicated to promote
classical Indian dance and music.
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